Simulation Education Specialist
Nemours Children's Health · Wilmington, DE · 4 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
The Simulation Education Specialist will help facilitate daily operations of the Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence Simulation Center.
Responsibilities
- Serving as a mentor and educator to healthcare providers and home caregiver teams
- Create, prepare, and coordinate simulation scenarios for use with advanced simulation equipment
- Instruct course facilitators in simulation-based education principles and the use of simulation equipment
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates and recommendations for new equipment purchases
- Schedule and track Center usage
- Conduct regular evaluations and critique of programs, soliciting recommendations from both internal and external users
- Create innovative curricula and identify opportunities to integrate continuous improvement concepts and technology into healthcare education
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends
- Teach AHA courses and ENA courses (if applicable)
- Assist Medical Director of Simulation and Senior Simulation Education Specialist, Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence as required
Requirements
- Associate Degree is required; Bachelor Degree is preferred
- Minimum three years' experience as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or Respiratory Therapist is required
- Minimum one year of educator experience is required
- Delaware RN or RRT license required
- American Heart Association BLS Certification is required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association is required
Qualifications
- Preferred Licensures/certifications include:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor certification
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
Skills
- Strong communication and teaching skills
- Experience with simulation equipment and software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
Benefits
Nemours Children's Health offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually.
Schedule
This is a 30 hours per week position.